Meyer Lemon Hummus

5 from 2 votes

Bright, lemony, and unbelievably smooth ~ this Meyer lemon hummus is a fresh twist on a classic Middle Eastern dip!

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Prep Time:15

Total Time:15

Servings: 10

Equipment

blender high speed preferred

Ingredients

30 ounces canned chickpeas, well rinsed
3/4 cup Mayer lemon juice, fresh squeezed, remove seeds!
2/3 cup tahini, well stirred first
2 cloves garlic, peeled and smashed
1 1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup ice cold water, or more if needed

Instructions

Put everything except the ice water into your high speed blender. Begin blending, and add the ice water through the top to loosen the mixture. Blend on high until silky smooth, this shouldn't take much more than a minute or so in a high speed blender, but may take longer in a regular blender or food processor.
Taste the hummus ~ now is your change to adjust any of the igredients.
Transfer the hummus to a shallow flat bowl or plate and spread out with the back of a spoon.
Drizzle with olive oil and serve with pita bread triangles or pita chips. Crisp veggies can also be used for a low carb option.

Notes

How to Get Creamy Hummus Without a Vitamix

No high-speed blender? No problem. These simple tips will help you get that ultra-smooth, restaurant-style texture using a regular food processor or blender

Simmer your chickpeas with baking soda
Even canned chickpeas benefit from this step ~ simmer with ½ teaspoon of baking soda for 15–20 minutes to soften and break down the skins for a smoother blend. If you spot any loose skins, discard them.
Blend tahini and lemon juice first
Whipping tahini with lemon juice before adding chickpeas creates a creamier, more emulsified base.
Let your machine run a little longer
And stop to scrape down the sides as needed ~ time makes a difference in breaking down the chickpeas.

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Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Author: Sue Moran

Keyword: appetizer, dip, lemon, Middle Eastern

Nutrition

Calories: 174 kcal · Carbohydrates: 16 g · Protein: 7 g · Fat: 10 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Polyunsaturated Fat: 4 g · Monounsaturated Fat: 4 g · Sodium: 591 mg · Potassium: 217 mg · Fiber: 5 g · Sugar: 0.5 g · Vitamin A: 25 IU · Vitamin C: 8 mg · Calcium: 55 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although The View from Great Island attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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